Snow & Ice
Following a Snowplow Too Closely
Warning...Following a snowplow too closely is dangerous!
Be aware that following a snowplow too closely is dangerous due to the "white-out effect" that diminishes visibility. Enacted January 5, 2002, state law prohibits operation of a motor vehicle closer than 200 feet behind a snowplow that is engaged in the removal or treatment of snow or ice upon a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. This restriction is in effect when the snowplow is displaying two flashing red, green, or amber lights.
For additional information, contact Josh Kelch at 715-485-8700.
Other links:
Winter Maintenance
Winter Facts From WISDOT
Ice & Snow - Take It Slow
Dos, Don'ts and winter driving tips for traveling Polk County's road in winter.
Ice & Snow - Take It Slow
Safe Mailbox Installation
In Wisconsin snow removal operations frequently conflict with mailboxes. Locating mailboxes along the roadside require balancing the maximum convenience to the patron with safety considerations for highway traffic, and with postal carrier convenience and safety. You must also take into account existing roadside conditions such as proximity to intersections; blind spots caused by curves, hills and vegetation; and utility poles, guardrails, nearby bridges, and other physical installations.
The Postal Service requires that the bottom of the box be 42 to 48 inches above ground level. To avoid damage to your mailbox and also allow the snowplows to remove the snow from under you mailbox, review Wisconsin Transportation Bulletin No. 14 before installing your mailbox. Remember that the box and base should be strong enough to withstand flying snow and slush from traffic and snowplows.
Mailbox Safety.pdf
Warning...Following a snowplow too closely is dangerous!
Be aware that following a snowplow too closely is dangerous due to the "white-out effect" that diminishes visibility. Enacted January 5, 2002, state law prohibits operation of a motor vehicle closer than 200 feet behind a snowplow that is engaged in the removal or treatment of snow or ice upon a highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. This restriction is in effect when the snowplow is displaying two flashing red, green, or amber lights.
For additional information, contact Josh Kelch at 715-485-8700.
Other links:
Winter Maintenance
Winter Facts From WISDOT
Ice & Snow - Take It Slow
Dos, Don'ts and winter driving tips for traveling Polk County's road in winter.
Ice & Snow - Take It Slow
Safe Mailbox Installation
In Wisconsin snow removal operations frequently conflict with mailboxes. Locating mailboxes along the roadside require balancing the maximum convenience to the patron with safety considerations for highway traffic, and with postal carrier convenience and safety. You must also take into account existing roadside conditions such as proximity to intersections; blind spots caused by curves, hills and vegetation; and utility poles, guardrails, nearby bridges, and other physical installations.
The Postal Service requires that the bottom of the box be 42 to 48 inches above ground level. To avoid damage to your mailbox and also allow the snowplows to remove the snow from under you mailbox, review Wisconsin Transportation Bulletin No. 14 before installing your mailbox. Remember that the box and base should be strong enough to withstand flying snow and slush from traffic and snowplows.
Mailbox Safety.pdf